Steam Cleaner - is it worth getting one?

Rikki

I use mine to clean the window as well as all the other jobs you would use it for.

Angelina-M

I've got a polti and it is great.. its just the hassle of dragging it around so I tend to use it for a good steam clean rather than just doing bits and bobs with it.

I wouldnt say it brings carpets up like new but I used mine on a house I rent out and was able to bring the carpet up nice enough to be fine for a new tenant. In that respect it paid for itself as I managed to go another year without replacing the carpets.

I also bought one of those teeny hand held things but didnt like it very much. I would go for a better one if I were you.

I also used to use mine for doing the windows but now find it easier to just go over them with a microfibre cloth.

I've got the iron attachment which is brill too!

Lily-Lu

I longed for a Polti about 6-7 years ago when I first wanted a steam cleaner - I'm still longing:rolleyes:
Couldn't afford one though, so I settled for a Morphy Richards Grime Buster for about 1/2 the price, and it served me well until a few months back, when the fitting for the hose broke. I soon replaced it though, as I can't imagine not having one around now. Great for cleaning floors, pet housing, defrosting the chest freezer, grime on cooker tops....the list goes on:D

squeaky

I looked it up. This looks tempting, and at a good price:-

http://www.empiredirect.co.uk/content/products/details/?modelcode=MOR-70450

poorbabe

I've wanted a steam cleaner for over a year so I've ordered the one from ED via GreasyPalm, just in time for my annual spring clean :rolleyes::D:T

Don't tell Pap/Moozie, I've spent any money today :silenced::shhh:

HappyIdiotTalk

I was thinking about getting this Lidl steam cleaner which is available from today. Is it any good? ISTR that people in here were suggesting that buying cheap machines is not a good idea. I'm thinking that it would be useful to clean our kitchen with, but would use it all over.

http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080228.p.Steam_Cleaner.ar3?OpenDocument&resetFilialDaten=1&id=1151&zipcode=B65%200JR&city=Rowley%20Regis&city2=Blackheath&street=Oldbury%20Road&ar=3&EMID=09500E30B33VT8AHE60DB00FT480R

Steam Cleaner

• Steam of up to 145°C neutralises allergens and kills dust mites and bacteria
• Water tank capacity (L): 2.4
• Variable steam output
• Steam output: 2 - 80g/min
• Weight (kg): 5.48
• Supplied with a wide range of tools
• 3 year manufacturer's warranty
• Price per item

[Deleted User]

I bought one from aldi 2 years ago. It is excellent and very powerful. It is especially useful around the bathroom and shower tray area. Gets rid of any lurking nasties down the plughole

destiny_star2006

they sell the smaller ones in home bargains for 9.99 ill try and post a pic later if i can!
We bought it and are very happy it has over 6 diff toggles for end of the steamer to clean ovens windows toilets sinks carpets and so much more were very pleased with ours hth
give it a try and save ureslef £70 very ms

[Deleted User]

compare the BAR ie pressure of the lidl one with a cheaper small one. No contest

Lily-Lu

I haven't got one of those (mine's a VAX), but it's got a really nice big tank. You'd be able to clean loads with just one tank. Mine's a 1.5ltr tank, and I'm happy enough with it, as it does what I need at the time. Would be temped to buy that one myself though if I hadn't recently purchased a new one:D